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Rams Head and Fetzer Climbing Walls are now open!

We are excited to have the Rams Head and Fetzer Climbing Walls open and ready for climbers like you to help break-in our new gear. Facility hours, equipment rentals, class times, and belay test information can be found below. Still have questions? Contact Chance Van Noppen, our Climbing Coordinator, for more information.

Announcements

The Climbing Walls are currently opperating on Summer Hours.

Summer Hours

Rams Head Climbing Wall

Mon/Wed/Fri 4:00-8:00pm

Tue/Thur/Sat/Sun CLOSED

Fetzer Climbing Wall

Tue/Thur 4:00-8:00pm

Saturday 1:00-5:00pm

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun CLOSED

Accessing the UNC Climbing Walls

Anyone wishing to climb at the UNC Climbing Walls must have a current UNC One Card and pass a Belay Certification Test. Individuals who wish to take the Belay Test may take the Intro to Climbing Course, or sign up for the Belay Test Challenge.

Equipment Rentals

Any climbing participant who would like to rent equipment during their participation in climbing activities at the climbing wall must purchase an equipment rental. Equipment can be rented individually, or participants can purchase an unlimited equipment rental card. Please visit the SRC Main Office to purchase an equipment rental.

Rental Prices

Boreal Equinox Climbing Shoes/Evolv Slipper - $3
Black Diamond Vario Harness - $2
Chalk Bag and Belt - $1
Belay Device and Locking Carabiner - FREE

Unlimited Climbing Equipment Rental Card - $20 (effective until August 1, 2013)

All students who purchase an equipment rental card must bring proof of purchase receipt to the Rams Head Climbing Wall before renting equipment and will not be issued equipment until they are Belay Certified.

Introduction to Climbing Class

The Introduction to Climbing Class will provide a thorough orientation to the facility and some of the climbing programs offered at UNC. You will learn all the basic safety skills needed to pass our Belay Certification Test required in order to climb at the UNC walls with the test being administered at the conclusion of the course. Registration is required.

How to Register: Visit the Campus Rec Main Office, located in the SRC

Cost: Free for Summer 2013

Location: Rams Head Climbing Wall

Date/Time: Mondays at 6:00pm

Belay Test Challenges

If you're an experienced climber, and feel that you do not need to take the Introduction to Climbing Class, you may challenge the Belay Test. This is for experienced climbers only, who are comfortable with basic climbing techniques, risk management, and proper equipment usage and selection. A brief orientation to the facility, policies and procedures, and types of climbing offered will start the clinic. Pre-registration is required.

How to Register: Visit the Campus Rec Main Office, located in the SRC

Cost: Free for Summer 2013

Location: Rams Head Climbing Wall

Date/Time: Wednesdays at 4:00pm and 6:00pm

Belay Re-Test

If you have taken the Belay Test and needed to work on your skills, you can continue to re-take the Belay Test. You may take a Belay Test once every 24 hours. To re-test, sign up for a Belay Test Challenge and provide documentation of completing the Introduction to Climbing Class or attending a previous Belay Test Challenge (a copy of your course registration for and ONE Card). The cost for a re-test is free.

Newbie Nights - Test Drive the Climbing Wall

Those who want to try out climbing before attending an Introduction to Climbing Class can visit the Climbing Wall every Friday night from 6:00-8:00p. We will provide all new climbers with an Orientation, and have staff members available to belay anyone who wishes to climb. This event is closed to individuals with a belay certification. Registration is required.

How to Register: Click here to sign up!

Cost: Free

Location: Rams Head Climbing Wall

Date/Time: Not Available Summer 2013

Experience Adventure: Join a Climbing Expedition

For more information on Campus Recreation Rock Climbing Expeditions, visit our Expeditions page.

{Climbing Wall Working Group Summary, February 2013 Update}

Indoor climbing wall facilities at Rams Head Recreation Center and Fetzer Hall were closed and the climbing wall program temporarily suspended following an accident at the Rams Head Climbing Wall on April 21, 2012. The UNC department of environment, health and safety (EHS) recently completed an internal evaluation of the indoor climbing wall program's safety, in accordance with OSHA and other applicable standards. To see the results of their evaluation, as well as the plans to proceed with an independent review, click here for the Climbing Wall Working Group Summary. The goal is to be able to re-open the indoor climbing walls upon the completion of the independent review and implementation of the recommendations described in the Climbing Wall Working Group Summary, most likely after the Fall 2012 semester.

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